Mental health is something that is increasingly being discussed in the workplace today, and rightly so. It is an area that we need to give more attention to because workplaces are becoming more and more stressful. It seems that there is more pressure and more stress placed on people than ever before. In this blog…
Hiring new people in your business is a crucial process. The right candidates will be able to take your company to the next level. However, it is possible to run into issues here that can ultimately lead to a recruitment disaster. Let’s look at some of the problems and make sure that you know how…
When starting a business, you’re utterly dependent on the people working with you. Without them, you can’t launch an effective marketing campaign, develop your products, build your website, or organize your finances. What they do and how they behave is essential to the long-term success of your business. Many entrepreneurs starting up, however, don’t take…
Your physical environment affects your mood, no matter how much you try to ignore it. Spending your work days in a dark, cold room is depressing for everyone. A poor physical environment in the workplace does more than depress your workers: their productivity is also affected. Comfortable, happy employees not only appreciate their workplace, but…
Most companies routinely run background checks on permanent full-time and part-time employees. Although figures vary, approximately 72% of employers perform some type of screening before they hire. After all, a bad hire can cost a company thousands of dollars in lost time and productivity. But businesses that hire a lot of seasonal workers may neglect…
Colorado Ban the Box will go into effect on September 1, 2019 so it’s a good time for Colorado employers to review employment policies and practices to ensure compliance with the new law. Monitoring compliance with this regulation will be the responsibility of the Colorado Department of Labor and violations can result in monetary penalties. …
Can SmartHire integrate with my ATS? Yes! Smarthire Canada Screening Services has the ability to integrate with any ATS. It’s a common misconception that you need to leave behind your trusted background screening company to use a new ATS. The reality is, ATS’s are designed to integrate with dozens of 3rd party providers to ensure…
The current work force has grown to be increasingly competitive. Job seekers may feel inclined to falsify education history on their resumes and job applications in order to gain an advantage over their competition. Smarthire Canada Screening Services’s Education Verification Service can help to ensure that your hiring decision is based on true qualifications. Information…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse which will contain records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B, including positive drug or alcohol test results and test refusals. When a driver completes the return-to-duty process and follow-up testing plan, this information…
A full-time employee spends nearly a third of their time on the job. Pressures like looming deadlines, productivity concerns, upcoming reviews, or personality conflicts around the office can all create a high-stress environment that takes its toll on employees. This kind of stress can have serious effects on an employee’s mental health, which in turn…